Opinion

Opinion

Defending Southern culture

By Blair Reeves | March 24, 2003

BLAME it on Yankee ignorance. Look at it as a slight resurgence of that "Northern aggression," whose war by the same name still echoes sometimes here through the valleys in this vibrant land south of Maryland (you Northern Virginians, try as you might, are not technically excluded). Yes, the Yankees are still at it, determined to arrogantly perpetuate the stereotypes of those ignorant, racist, backward Southerners.

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Opinion

Thorough war coverage

By Masha Herbst | March 24, 2003

WAR COVERAGE 101 is a course we'd all probably prefer not to take, but with Peter Arnett and night-vision green back on television, The Cavalier Daily and every other newspaper in the country have been thrust into the classroom. It seems that there are several basic elements of coverage that a paper should bring its readers during a war.

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Not the time for protest

By Daniel Bagley | March 24, 2003

SINCE the very first Tomahawk cruise missile was launched and the first F117-A stealth fighter took off, a fundamental change occurred in the debate about war in Iraq -- it ceased to matter.

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Oscar the grouch

By Kimberly Liu | March 24, 2003

FOR LAST night's 75th Academy Awards ceremony, the mantra "the show must go on" rang true -- but barely.

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Why the Left loves America

By Dave Algoso | March 21, 2003

The talk on Tuesday night was billed as "Why the Left hates America" and was given by Daniel Flynn, author of a book by the same title.

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Breaking the peace in the Middle East

By Paul Shoup | March 21, 2003

The United States has now "let slip the dogs of war." This action may succeed in overthrowing Saddam Hussein and quickly restore peace to Iraq, or it may not.

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Red carpet racism

By Kazz Alexander Pinkard | March 20, 2003

ALTHOUGH rapper-come-actress Queen Latifah has received rave reviews and a best supporting actress nomination for her portrayal of Mama Morton in the soon-to-be-classic film "Chicago," the Oscar nomination and recognition she received for her characterization needs to be taken with a grain of salt.

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Opinion

One strike, you're out

By Christopher Smith and Christie Graham | March 20, 2003

WE BELIEVE that two characteristics distinguish the University's honor system from the multiplicity of honor systems in this country.

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A time for change

By Tara Cook and Brian Prescott | March 20, 2003

TO MANY students and alumni, the single sanction represents what's best about the University of Virginia.

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Useless label-making

By Preston Lloyd | March 20, 2003

THE COLLEGE cult comedy, PCU, is well-known among college-age students thanks to frequent reruns on such cable powerhouses as the USA Nework and Comedy Central.

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Opinion

Singer's foolish stand

By Maggie Bowden | March 19, 2003

Entertainment stars have long been known for their outspoken political views, especially in times of war.

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Ending racial discrimination at U.Va.

By Anthony Dick | March 19, 2003

In the wake of the recent horrible assault against Daisy Lundy, student and faculty activists alike have criticized the University community as a vestige of intolerance that is steeped in bigotry and riddled with racism.

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Celebrities playing politics

By Kristin Brown | March 19, 2003

Being anti-war is just so darn cool these days. Television has been flooded recently with Hollywood celebrities weighing in on "Bush's war," as they so often refer to it.

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Keep the Dixie Chicks on the air

By Alex Rosemblat | March 19, 2003

Many Americans pride themselves on the freedoms granted by the Bill of Rights, in particular, the freedom of speech.

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Fighting for credibility

By Ilan Gutherz | March 19, 2003

Throughout the latest crisis with Saddam Hussein, the belligerent bluff of the United States and Britain has proven its ability to coerce him into complying with the world's opinion.

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Un-uniting the Nations

By Joe Schilling | March 18, 2003

For those who have made the recent trip from Northern Virginia or from other parts unknown north of here, it's hard not to notice the red, white and blue billboard on the side of the road that boldly declares, "Get the U.S.

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Tolerance through teaching

By Laura Sahrama | March 18, 2003

There is a cycle the University goes through every time a racial incident occurs. Shock, outrage, e-mail from the administration; rhetoric, rally, race forum.

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Moran-ic comments

By Alec Solotorovsky | March 18, 2003

In a shameful moment for his Northern Virginia constituents, Rep. James Moran (D) recently blamed America's Jewish community for the impending war with Iraq.

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Free speech foibles

By Becky Krystal | March 18, 2003

When it rains, it pours. That certainly is the case at Virginia Tech, considering the apparent slash and burn meeting of its Board of Visitors that took place last week.

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Quit Hokie poking

By Sam Bresnahan | March 18, 2003

Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors launched the school into an uproar last week when it voted to eliminate race, gender and other factors from consideration in admissions and hiring.